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J809 ODX

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,501 mi
Last recorded84,501 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 ODX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 84,501 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (near wheel) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,908 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL perished / cracking (made in 2007) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 83,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive At 3.93% - max is 3.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL perished / cracking (made in 2007) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,120 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 dated tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point on exterior sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 dated tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points on exterior sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 82,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 dated tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point on exterior sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 dated tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points on exterior sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,648 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,821 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,930 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road small stone chip (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,061 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

fuel pipes starting to rust

jacking points starting to rust

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,808 miles

jacking points starting to rust

stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,947 miles

front exhaust clamp rusted

fuel and brake pipes starting to rust

offside jacking points rusting

stone chip in screen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,393 miles

fuel pipes starting to rust

jacking points starting to rust

offside rear brake to flexi starting to rust

stone chip in screen

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,160 miles

both outer sills starting to rust

brake pipes starting to rust

rear axil bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,717 miles

front exhaust bracket starting to rust

fuel pipes starting to rust

jacking points starting to rust

offside front drop link worn

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,187 miles

middle exhaust mounting starting to rust

offside sill and step sill starting to rust

stone chip inscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,362 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J809 ODX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J809 ODX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J809 ODX registered?

J809 ODX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J809 ODX safe to buy?

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